Job Announcement

National Project Coordinator, and Finance & Admin Assistant

with General Directorate of Policy and Strategy/ Ministry of Environment

BTDC-ID: 39699
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Cambodia is experiencing a surge in electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) sector, driven by both domestic consumption and foreign investment in an incipient manufacturing industry. However, adoption of circular policies and practices in the sector remains very limited and a weak e-waste management infrastructure result in growing volumes of e-waste being handled predominantly by an informal sector using environmentally unsound methods. Such practices lead to increased emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including unintentionally produced POPs (UPOPs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PDBEs), as well as mercury and other toxic substances.

This project aims to improve resource circularity and reduce the release of hazardous chemicals and wastes in the electronics value chain by addressing transformation levers (policy, infrastructure, innovation and learning, and multistakeholder dialogues) delivering results that national-level plans, policies, and incentive mechanisms for the circular electronics value chain; innovative and resource efficient products; markets to support innovation and behavior changes towards increased longevity; mechanisms to maximize reuse, repair, and material recycling; removal of hazardous waste streams in the electronics sector; knowledge management platform; and coordination and linkages among the relevant stakeholders.

The project will deliver multiple global environmental benefits (GEBs), including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (27,237 tons) and chemicals of global concern and their waste (2.7 tons of POPs and 0.3 kg of mercury removed or disposed, 20,411 tons of POPs/mercury-containing materials and products directly avoided) and POPs to air (1.7 gTEQ reduced). Other expected results include improved public health, a strengthened informal sector, and enhanced livelihoods.

Announcement Positions

National Project Coordinator

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Economics, Resources & Environment, Research / Development, Exec. / Management
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The position is for local

Contract Type: Contract Staff

Report to: National Project Director and National Project Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • The National Project Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Project Management Unit (PMU) in the following functions:
  • Provide technical support to the National Project Director and the National Project Manager for effective result-based management of the project;
  • Provide capacity development services to concerned counterparts, in cooperation with project consultants;
  • Provide technical support for the monitoring and evaluation of the project to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of project activities and objectives.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
Work History:
  • Professional Experience: Master’s of providing technical advisory, strategic coordination, and high-level communication with government bodies, development partners, and CSOs to maximize project impact for 3 years as a minimum
  • Professional Experience: Bachelor’s of providing technical advisory, strategic coordination, and high-level communication with government bodies, development partners, and CSOs to maximize project impact for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • A university’s degree or higher in Electronic Waste, Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, International Development, with specific academic background related to waste and circular economy, and green financing
  • Project Management: Proven track record in the full project lifecycle (e.g., design, implementation, coordination, and M&E) while fostering strategic partnerships between international organizations and national governments.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of environmental and waste management issues, with a strong network of key actors across political, economic, and development sectors.
  • Institutional Knowledge: Familiarity with UN procedures and diverse donor agency protocols (preferred).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institutes, and academia will be an advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations and writing.
  • Language Requirement: Fluency in spoken and written Khmer and English
Soft Skills
  • Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
 
 

Finance & Admin Assistant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Accounting, Banking / Finance, Admin / Supervisory, Assistant
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The position is for local

Contract Type: Contract Staff

Report to: National Project Director and National Project Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • The Finance & Admin Assistant will work closely with the whole project team (staff and consultants) and will perform the following key functions:
  • Provide general administrative support to the project; and
  • In line with the GSSD Operations Manual, provide support on accounting, budgeting and financial management of the project budget.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Fluent
Work History:
  • Experience of progressive experience in financial management or project accounting for 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • A Secondary education with specialised certification in finance or, accounting, business, economics, public administration or other field relevant to the TORs.
  • Core Competencies: Proven expertise in organizational logistics, financial reporting, inventory control, and budgetary management.
  • Operational Background: Demonstrated experience managing the operational requirements of UN-funded projects or other international donor-funded programs (highly desirable).
  • Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institutes, and academia will be an advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations, and writing.
  • Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English.
Soft Skills
  • Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
 

How to Apply

Please visit the link or contact the General Directorate of Policy and Strategy for detailed ToRs.

Interested candidate (s) should send curriculum vitae with a cover letter and Interested auditing firms should send an expression of interest and audit proposal to the following address or email provided in the contact details.

Only shortlist candidate (s) will be contact for further information.

Attachment:
  • GEM_ToR_Finance_&_Admin_Assistant_UNDP
  • GEM_ToR_National_Project_Coordinator_UNDP
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Techno Heritage Building, plot No.503, Blvd (St. 3), Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • General Directorate of Policy and Strategy/ Ministry of Environment
 
Phone
 
Email